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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?
(a) Student debt.
(b) Health care costs.
(c) The housing crisis.
(d) The job market.

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?
(a) Protecting endangered species.
(b) Advocating for voting rights.
(c) Soliciting bone marrow donors.
(d) Providing eye care to developing countries.

3. In "Highfalutin," what feature that he and Amy share embarrasses Sedaris at lunch?
(a) Poor posture.
(b) Thinning hair.
(c) Sagging skin.
(d) Dental problems.

4. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?
(a) Sussex.
(b) Normandy.
(c) Chartres.
(d) North Carolina.

5. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?
(a) Practicing before a mass shooting.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) Hosting a bachelor party.
(d) Shooting an NRA commercial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Blue Mountain School District give its students to fight off an armed gunman?

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris mention having purchased at Sotheby's?

3. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris ultimately decide his idea of perfect happiness is?

4. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?

5. When Sedaris and his sister go to the gun range, what does he learn about for the first time?

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